Patcraft Account Manager- Houston

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Position Overview

Driven by imagination intention and purpose Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years we have worked alongside our customers to best understand how flooring will support the way people learn work heal and connect within a space. Knowing that flooring plays an integral role in the built environment we think big and with keen attention to the trends and innovation happening in design every day. As a leading soft and hard surface commercial brand we hold ourselves to the highest standards delivering quality products that transform space and human experience.

Whats the role

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of commercial interiors As a Patcraft Account Manager youll work closely with architects designers business owners and contractors to bring high-quality flooring solutions to life. This individual will cover accounts in Houston TX and surrounding markets and youll also have the flexibility to build relationships across multiple industries helping to create durable functional and inspiring spaces. This position will have a strong focus on supporting the Education and Government segments.

Responsibilities:

• Work with architects designers flooring contractors end users contractors etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria budget and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity product selection specification order placement order tracking delivery coordination installation oversight punch walk/ claim coordination( if necessary) and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge CoStar networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches dinners or special events.

Commercial Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons both orally and in written form. Commercial Account Managers must give presentations to architects designers and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Patcraft can benefit them on their projects.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
• Adapt and Change

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

3 years industry sales experience

Living in Houston TX

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree

Commercial interiors industry experience

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton GA and Cartersville GA locations)

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Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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